Txsmama

Why are they so strict about smoking? I quit 2 weeks before my surgery. Just wondering why they want you to quit so far out?

I don't smoke, but I remember one of the requirements for my surgeon was no smoking for 6 months prior to surgery. I know it can give you ulcers after surgery, I guess they want to make sure you've kicked the habit for good.

Hope things went well for both of you! It only gets better from here!

Hi Erin & Christine...My name is Tammy and l had my surgery on April 12' date=' so I'm around the same time as both of you. One more week of liquids...can't wait to move on to the next stage...growing really tired of broth, Protein shakes, Jello, etc. I need to chew..lol. good luck on your journeys![/quote']

Hi Tammy! We are about a week apart, had surgery April 4. Hang in there you will finally kinda get to eat something in a week! :-)

Hi Erin' date=' my name is Christine. I had my surgery April 3rd. So we're about at the same place . I'm getting bored with the purée phase but also sticking strictly to the diet. Mmmmm cottage cheese. I haven't had any issues with anything and hoping I never do. Just thought I'd chime in since we are at the same spot or close. Best wishes![/quote']

Hi Erin & Christine. I had surgery April 4, so I am right around the same place as well. I agree puree is getting boring, I have 1 more week of it. I am totally scared of dumping too, being very careful. I have been very lucky as well with no issues with food at all. Good luck!

Hi man' date=' hope it went fine and u r feeling well.

Mine is tomorrow

God bless you

Take care[/quote']

Good luck tomorrow bilal!

The preop liquid diet sucks, but I totally think it helps you be able to adjust after the surgery. I didn't really understand until I had the surgery. Good luck and try to keep yourself busy and mind off of food! :-)

I am just beginning also i have been to all my apps now just waiting to talk to the Dr. What are you doing the sleeve or Gyastric? I can not decide and it is comming close. I like the idea of the sleeve but i like the GP how do you decide?

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I originally set out to have the sleeve. When I had my first appointment with my surgeon, he said I might want to consider gastric bypass because I had severe acid reflux and sometimes the sleeve makes it worse. He also said the gastric bypass usually has better weightloss results, and they are more likely to be long term. So, thats why I chose the gastric bypass, among other things. But, there is a lot more research and longterm studies out for the gastric bypass than the sleeve, although many people seem to do just fine with the sleeve. Ultimately it comes down to you and your specific comorbidities as well. I don't know about the sleeve, but I know many who had diabetes gets better almost instantly with gastric bypass. So, do some research on both surgeries and discuss them with your surgeon. Hope this helps!

Good morning all. Well I'm at the hospital waiting to have my surgery done. I'm not nervous yet. I guess it didn't hit me yet. Well keep me in your prayers. I will be in touch as soon as possible.

Prayers your way bernice! keep us posted when you feel up to it!

Has anyone tried eating chicken thighs? I have heard that they are alot moister than breasts and are still pretty healthy. IDK i am still in puree stage.

I bought the book, Before & After, Living well after weight loss surgery by Susan Maria Leach. It has lots of recipes for every post op stage.

Wow, thats awesome!

Hi everyone' date=' I was wondering if anyone could reccomend a good high Protein powder that can be added into food/drinks to add extra Protein. Thanks for any insight!

Mary[/quote']

I have Isopure unflavored, it's good mixed in pudding and milk. I tried it in Water with crystal light and it seemed creamy, kinda like vamplover said unjury was.

I use Dannon Light & Fit Carb smart. It says it's diabetic friendly. The only flavors I have found are strawberry and vanilla. Glad to hear you are doing so well!

I had the endoscopy this morning and they said I had some stricture. They said scar tissue had formed around the opening of my pouch restricting my food intake but allowing fluids to pass through. They said the opening was really small. I have to have the procedure done again next week but honestly this is the most comfortable I've felt since before surgery. I even at 3 bites of mashed potatoes without feeling sick or like something was caught in my throat

Glad to hear things went well and you are feeling better!

Hello' date=' great progress, did u feel a lot of pain directly after the operation. My dr told me that it is very minimal but I am not so sure about it.[/quote']

To me it felt like I had done 1000 situps, My stomach was achy. I used the pain meds in the hospital and for the first few days at home. It really wasn't as bad as I feared it would be. Good luck with your surgery!

Tomorrow is the BIG day! Wow this week flew by! Any last words of advice??

Steph

Good luck Steffie78!

My advice is just try to relax tonight. I know it's easier said than done. Good luck!

That's great. I wish you continued success. My date is April 23rd.

Good luck berniec, that's right around the corner!

Try milk of magnesia, it totally helped me!

Dumping happens when you eat too much sugar or high fat foods. Your body reacts and "flushes" the food out. You can feel faint, dizzy, vomit and could get diarrhea. Sounds very unpleasant to me. But I chose RNY because of the fear of dumping, it forces me to think about what I am eating.

I am 2 weeks and 1 day post op, I got the courage to take my measurements today. I have lost 10.75 inches and 26 lbs! I am now able to walk 1.5 miles, tomorrow I have my 1st follow up appt. Good luck to everyone!

Ok, this is for the ladies, did any of you have weird periods after your surgery? I have thought that I was starting my period everyday this week. Then it stops. . .

I'm waiting and praying for an approval!! I'm in Hou. TX and I'd like to have and be a BUDDY

Hi raquelrdgz

I am in San Antonio, I know its a couple hours away, but kinda close! :-) I had my surgery 4/4/12. I am 2 weeks postop today! Feeling great!

the brand is Oh Yeah! I have seen it on some bariatric websites, I bought mine at HEB (grocery in TX).

You can do this! Try to stay busy to help keep your mind off food! Hang in there!

I just tried Oh Yeah! Protein Shake, the banana cream flavor. It is by far the BEST shake I have found. It has 32 grams of Protein , 3 grams of sugar and 4 carbs per 14 oz bottle.